What was the primary reason that European explorers had for wanting to explore new land?
Exploration

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They were searching for an all-water route to Asia to acquire silks and spices.
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How were the Spanish conquistadors able to conquer the New World?
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They used advanced weapons to take control of the Native Americans.
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The Middle Passage was_______________?
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The transport of African slaves to the Americas by boat across the Atlantic ocean.
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The Mother Country creates favorable balance of trade, and build up supplies of gold and silver bullion. Which term best describes this statement?
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Mercantilism
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Who was responsible for establishing Spain's claims in the New World?
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Columbus
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Which of the following is the best example of a country having a favorable balance of trade? England has to import most of its food supply from neighboring France., The Dutch export as many domestic goods as they import foreign goods., Portugal sells caravels to all of Europe and they import very little timber from England., Spain has to borrow money from France to pay off their monthly bills.
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Portugal sells caravels to all of Europe and they import very little timber from England.
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What was the 1494 agreement between Portugal and Spain, that moved the Line of Demarcation further west into South America?
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Treaty of Tordesillas
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